Tips
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Kuma's G-Clef Cannon (1,1,1) is highly punishable at -16 on block; use your ws2 or df+2 to launch him for a full combo.
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Kuma's low Spinning Kuma (db+4) and Shape-Up Kick (f+3+4) are both -23 on block; use this opportunity for your most damaging launch punish.
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Kuma's HBS.df+2 (Big Tree) is a mid launcher that is extremely unsafe at -17 on block; ensure you launch him every time you block it.
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Use Siren's Kiss (f+3) to maintain pressure, as it is +3 to +4 on block and the second hit is homing, catching Kuma's large sidestep.
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Kuma's Jab (1) recovers 2f faster on hit or block, so be careful trying to challenge his follow-ups even if you block the initial jab.
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FAQ
Who wins Nina vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Nina vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Nina?
Kuma's G-Clef Cannon (1,1,1) is highly punishable at -16 on block; use your ws2 or df+2 to launch him for a full combo. Kuma's low Spinning Kuma (db+4) and Shape-Up Kick (f+3+4) are both -23 on block; use this opportunity for your most damaging launch punish. Kuma's HBS.df+2 (Big Tree) is a mid launcher that is extremely unsafe at -17 on block; ensure you launch him every time you block it.
Are there pro VODs for Nina vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Nina vs Kuma yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Nina's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Kuma move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws4,3 (launch) | i11 | 39 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f+3+4,H.2 (launch) | i14 | 46 |
Nina moves Kuma can punish
| Nina move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d,DF+4 | -37 | ws1,2** |
| uf+3+4 | -23 | db+1,2** |
| uf+4,3 | -19 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| df+3,2,3 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| db+3+4 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| d+3 | -17 | ws1,2** |
| ub+1 | -16 | db+1,2** |
VODs (Nina's side)
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